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Diabetes Focus

Saving lives through diabetes information, education, and support.

The official online publication of Diabetes South Africa, published by Word for Word Media. Our aim is to inform, engage, and motivate people to lead a long and healthy life.
Occasionally English South Africa Health & Fitness · Education
72 Episodes
20 – 40

Want to know more about Type 2 diabetes remission?

Dr Angela Murphy looks at how Type 2 diabetes remission can be achieved and how anyone living with Type 2 diabetes can aim for this. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Angela…
2 Dec 2024 8 min

The power of fibre in diabetic management

Retha Harmse explores how fibre influences blood glucose, its benefits for people with diabetes, and practical tips for integrating fibre-rich foods into everyday meals. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Retha Harmse is…
2 Dec 2024 10 min

Is your salad even healthy?

Estée van Lingen explores the hidden truths behind your greens and what can make a healthy salad become a dietary disaster. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Estée van Lingen is a registered…
2 Dec 2024 7 min

The portion plate wheel

Kate Bristow, a diabetes nurse educator, simplifies what the portion plate wheel is, and how you can make the most of achieving it. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Kate Bristow is a…
2 Dec 2024 6 min

Learning label lingo

Christine Manga, a diabetes nurse educator, upskills your label lingo so you know what to look out for when buying food items. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Christine Manga (Post Grad Dip…
2 Dec 2024 6 min

Who needs Continuous Glucose Monitoring?

Dr Paula Diab shares the multiple benefits of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), highlighting that most people on the diabetic spectrum will benefit from it. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Paula Diab…
2 Dec 2024 12 min

Desre Williams - my pre-diabetes diagnosis

Desre Williams was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes six months ago. She shares how she is adopting a new lifestyle and processing the diagnosis. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Laurelle Williams is…
2 Dec 2024 4 min

Claire Allison - looking back and seeing growth

Claire Allison reflects and appreciates how far she has come during her Type 1 diabetes journey. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Laurelle Williams is the Editor at Word for Word Media. She…
2 Dec 2024 8 min
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Putting health in your smoothie

Dietitian Estée van Lingen highlights what you need to be aware of when preparing a health smoothie. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl…
30 Aug 2024 4 min

Lurina Fourie – the game changer

Lurina Fourie lives with Type 1 diabetes and in her quest of advocating diabetes awareness, she has created a fun educational game. She tells us more. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood…
30 Aug 2024 7 min

Aldrin Munnick – still going strong

Aldrin Munnick shares his Type 2 diabetes journey and how, after having COVID, he endured a stroke. Despite this, he is still going strong. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels,…
30 Aug 2024 3 min

How sleep and the metabolic system work together

Sheradin Williamson, a diabetes specialist nurse, explains the science of how sleep and the metabolic system work together. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low…
30 Aug 2024 5 min

Ultra-rapid insulin

Dr Paula Diab lists the wonders of the new advancement of ultra-rapid insulin and who would benefit from using it. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your…
30 Aug 2024 12 min

Trauma therapy and diabetes

Daniel Sher addresses the overlooked connection of trauma therapy and diabetes, and how trauma therapy should be integrated into diabetes care with a holistic and patient-centred approach. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on…
30 Aug 2024 7 min

Diabetic macular oedema explained

Dr Enslin Uys, an ophthalmologist, unpacks the symptoms, causes, and treatment for diabetic macular oedema. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement…
30 Aug 2024 7 min

The Big M - menopause

Dr Louise Johnson helps us understand how the big M (menopause) may affect the management of diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl…
30 Aug 2024 9 min

Marvellous Metformin

Dr Angela Murphy backs why metformin is still the drug of choice for treating Type 2 diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl…
30 Aug 2024 10 min

Why language matters

By fostering a language of support, empathy, and clarity, we can contribute to a more positive and effective diabetes experience for everyone involved. Kate Bristow expands on this. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye…
30 Aug 2024 12 min

The power of the morning walk

Christine Manga is out to persuade all of us to start our day with a morning walk. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl…
30 Aug 2024 5 min

Questions to ask if you are newly diagnosed

Being newly diagnosed with diabetes is overwhelming. Lynette Lacock advises on questions to ask your doctor, as well as explains facts to help understand this chronic condition. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on…
30 Aug 2024 7 min
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